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Oil filter Mahle or OEM Mazda

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OEM Mazda › Oil filter
LyleTheEvilRabbit
  • Leaks:
Rating 4.0

The Mazda filter has a higher capacity and larger design compared to the OEM Subaru filter. So, it will hang down slightly lower than OEM. The anti-drain back pressure seems to be similar, but I have never verified myself. I ran this filter on my 2005 Impreza WRX STi for a few years.

Pros: higher capacity, larger design
Cons: hangs down slightly lower
Vehicle: Subaru Impreza WRX
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OEM Mazda › Oil filter
Netghod
  • Warning light:
Rating 4.0

I’d high recommend doing an oil change with 10w30, putting on a factory oil filter (they’re about $10 at the dealer and come with a crush washer), and seeing how it behaves then. I recommend factory filters because for some very odd reason, I had less (or no) lifter tick when I used factory filters vs. aftermarket.

Pros: less lifter tick
Cons: aftermarket filter lifter tick
Vehicle: Mazda
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OEM Mazda › Oil filter
CycleChris2
Rating 5.0

In my Turbo, I use what many consider the best oil for gdi engines, pennzoil ultra platinum 5w/30 with the oem mazda filter. Although some aftermarket filters have better filter media, none meet the 22 psi bypass valve specs on the turbo engine.

Pros: best oil for gdi engines
Cons: tiny filter
Vehicle: Mazda
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OEM Mazda › Oil filter
Aggravating-Road-477
Rating 4.0

His initial experience with the Mazda has been pleasant, but it's definitely not as refined as the Corolla. Definitely sportier and looks great, but it has some areas where it's rougher around the edges than the Corolla. Things like having a different size oil filter from the factory than what is sold as the replacement part... Quality of Life stuff like that.

Pros: sportier, looks great
Cons: not as refined
Vehicle: Mazda 3
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OEM Mazda › Oil filter
THEliryc24
  • Leaks:
Rating 2.5

I went through the same thing, I believe the part number that they gave you is the made in Mexico Mazda value oil filter. It worked on my 2.5 NA. Though in my opinion, the quality of the filter is subpar compared to the OEM made in Thailand filters.

Pros: worked on engine
Cons: subpar quality
Vehicle: Mazda 3
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Mahle › Oil filter
MorriDIBS
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  • Warning light:
Rating 1.0

Cap was really stuck when taking it off initially. Also required Some force to get back on. When I first just installed new filter I got yellow oil light, still not great. Also noticed oil coming from gap between ofh and cap. And a drip from the top socket end. So end conclusion, mahle oil filters suck

Cons: poor fitment, oil leaks, oil pressure issues
Vehicle: BMW
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Which oil filter to choose — Mahle or OEM Mazda?

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Comparison of oil filter Mahle and OEM Mazda
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which oil filter are better — OEM Mazda or Mahle?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall better than OEM Mazda.

  1. Mahle received a PR Score of 88 out of 100, and OEM Mazda scored 90 points.
  2. Mahle ranked 8 in the overall ranking, and OEM Mazda ranked 10.
  3. The average rating is higher for Mahle (4.3) than for OEM Mazda (4.2).
  4. Oil filter Mahle have better feature ratings than OEM Mazda:
    • Leaks - owners believe, that this property for OEM Mazda is better than Mahle.
    • Warning light - drivers claim, that this property for OEM Mazda is outperforms Mahle.
    • Smell/smoke - reviews suggest, that this property for OEM Mazda is preferred to Mahle.

Which oil filter are more popular — Mahle or OEM Mazda?

In March 2026 on PartReview, oil filter Mahle were overall more popular than OEM Mazda.

By vote balance, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM Mazda:

  • For Mahle, the ratio of positive (79) to negative (10) votes is 69 votes.
  • For OEM Mazda, the ratio of positive (60) to negative (6) votes is 54 votes.

By number of reviews, oil filter Mahle surpassed OEM Mazda:

Which oil filter do car owners prefer — Mahle or OEM Mazda?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, oil filter OEM Mazda led more car-specific ratings than Mahle:

OEM Mazda are chosen by owners of cars such as: Mazda 3, and others.

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